Progressive Rock

EDGAR BROUGHTON BAND Bandages & Chilly Mornings
(2006 issue 19-track 2-CD album set from the politically-outspoken Prog band built around the Broughton brothers Robert [Edgar] and Steve comprising the albums 'Bandages' [1975] and 'Chilly Morning Mama' [90's] which featured a collection of Live Recordings).
released 17 April 2006

CD One:
1. Get A Rise
2. Speak Down The Wires
3. John Wayne
4. Whale
5. Germany
6. Love Gang
7. One To Seven
8. Lady Life
9. Fruhling Flowers
10. Signal Injector
11. I Want To Lie

CD Two:
1. Side By Side
2. Call Me a Liar
3. Poppy
4. Rake
5. Gone Blue
6. Chilly Morning Mama
7. I Got Mad
8. It's Not You

FAT MATTRESS Magic Forest - The Anthology
(2006 2-CD album set from the cult late 60s hippie-dippy Psych/Prog combo formed by ex-Jimi Hendrix Experience bassist Noel Redding and comprising a 38-track collection featuring everything that the band recorded, anthologised on one CD for the first time and includes 3 full albums [1 previously unreleased], contemporary non-album singles and previously unreleased material [including 1969 Radio 1 'Top Gear' session]).
released 17 April 2006

CD One:
1. All Night Drinker
2. I Don't Mind
3. Bright New Day
4. Petrol Pump Assistant
5. Mr Moonshine
6. Magic Forest
7. She Came In The Morning
8. Everything's Blue
9. Walking Through A Garden
10. How Can I Live
11. Little Girl In White
12. Eric The Red
13. Naturally
14. Iradescent Butterfly
15. Magic Forest
16. Happy My Love
17. Mr Moonshine
18. Naturally
19. Black Sheep Of The Family
20. Which Way To Go
21. Hall Of Kings

CD Two:
1. Storm
2. Anyway You Want
3. Leafy Lanes
4. Naturally
5. Roamin'
6. Happy My Love (1)
7. Childhood Dream
8. She
9. Highway
10. At The Ball
11. People
12. Margarita
13. Cold Wall Of Stone
14. Long Red
15. Words
16. River
17. Future Days

Hawkwind - The Collection
Due for release on 01/05/2006

Mirror Of Illusion
You Know You're Only Dreaming
Silver Machine (Original Single Version) (Live At The Roundhouse London)
Lord Of Light
Urban Guerilla
Master Of The Universe (Live At Liverpool And London)
You'd Better Believe It (Live At Edmonton Sundown)
The Psychedelic Warlords (Disappear In Smoke) (Single Version)
Lost Johnny
Seven By Seven (Live At The Chicago Auditorium)

FAUST Faust IV
(2006 issue 2-CD album set [originally released in 1973] from the group who were part of the Krautrock genre [progressive, avant-garde proto-electronica from Germany] and comprises of 8-track digitally remastered CD album plus BONUS DISC featuring Peel Sessions and previously unreleased recordings, more details to follow...).
released 24 April 2006

1. Krautrock
2. Sad Skinhead
3. Jennifer
4. Just a Second (Starts Like That)
5. Picnic On A Frozen River Deuxieme Tableux
6. Giggy Smile
7. Lauft... Heist Das Es Lauft Oder Es Kommt Bald... Lauft
8. It's A Bit Of A Pain

Bonus Disc:
Tracklisting TBC

Captain Beefheart: Under Review
release on 24/04/2006

Special Features
The hardest Captain Beefheart interactive quiz in the world ever!

Review
The ultimate review and critical analysis of the music and career of Captain Beefheart.

Without a doubt the most challenging artist of the rock era, the man formerly known as Don Van Vliet still retains an almost biblical dedication amongst the ever-increasing fanbase of 'those who get it'. You either do or you don't; the good Captain doesn't attract the casuals!

Captain Beefheart - Under Review is a two hour documentary film tracing the roots and history of this iconic musical legend. Featuring rare live and studio performances of Beefheart, interspersed with contributions from virtually all members of The Magic Band - along with a panel of esteemed experts.

John French, Mark Boston, Jeff Moris Tepper, Elliot Ingber, Ira Ingber, Jerry Handley, Doug Moon, Gary Marker, Eric Drew Feldman and Gary Lucas are all here discussing their times spent playing and recording with Beefheart and re-appraising the music they made.

Biographer Mike Barnes, author and critic Alan Clayson and Uncut Magazine's Contributing Editor Nigel Williamson all join the team too, offering their own criticism and review to the mix.

The film also features rarely seen promo films, interview footage with Beefheart, TV clips, location shots and a host of other features. Covering his entire musical career and with extra features including; 'the hardest Captain Beefheart interactive quiz in the world ever' and full contributor biographies, this is not simply the only Beefheart DVD on the commercial market, it is also the best ever film about the man and his music yet to emerge.

CAPTAIN BEEFHEART The Dust Blows Forward - Anthology
(2006 2-CD album set featuring a 45-track retrospective of the Captain's remarkable musical adventures from his 1966 'Diddy Wah Diddy' single to his final album [1982's 'Ice Cream For Crow] and includes previously unreleased & instrumental recordings plus his 2 collaborations with Frank Zappa, complete with 60-page picture booklet containing extensive liner notes!).
released 22-May-2006

CD One:
1. Diddy Wah Diddy
2. Frying Pan
3. Electricity
4. Abba Zaba
5. Beatle Bones 'N' Smokin' Stones
6. Safe As Milk
7. Moonlight On Vermont
8. Ella Guru
9. Old Fart At Play
10. Sugar 'N' Spikes
11. Orange Claw Hammer
12. My Human Gets Me Blues
13. China Pig
14. Lick My Decals Off Baby
15. Woe Is Uh Me Bop
16. I Wanna Find A Woman That'll Hold My Big Toe Till I Have ToGo
17. Smithsonian Institute Blues (Or The Big Dig)
18. I'm Gonna Booglarize You Baby
19. Click Clack
20. Grow Fins
21. When It Blows It's Stack
22. Little Scratch
23. Big Eyed Beans From Venus
24. Golden Birdies

CD Two:
1. Nowadays A Woman's Gotta Hit A Man
2. Low Yo Yo Stuff
3. Too Much Time
4. My Head Is My Only House Unless It Rains
5. Clear Spot
6. Upon The My O My
7. Party Of The Special Things To Do
8. Sam With The Showing Scalp Flat Top
9. Debra Kadabra
10. Hard Working Man
11. Bat Chain Puller
12. Floppy Boot Stomp
13. Tropical Hot Dog Night
14. Owed T Alex
15. Hot Head
16. Ashtray Heart
17. Sue Egypt
18. Making Love To A Vampire With A Monkey Sitting On My Knee
19. Ice Cream For Crow
20. Past Sure Is Tense
21. Light Reflected Off The Oceans Of The Moon

Очень хорошая пластинка!
На коренной забожусь.-))))

The First Annual Silent Planet Fest

The first annual Silent Planet Fest, a prog rock and metal festival, happens Saturday June 10th, 2006 at Hughesville Camp; Hughesville, PA. Confirmed acts include Jacob's Dream, Rivera/Bomma, Orphan Project, Ajalon, Blissed and Trinity FSG. Also joining will be Axeom, Phoenix and a special Madmen and Dreamers "plug in jam".

Jacob's Dream - With 3 highly acclaimed CDs on Metal Blade Records, this band has taken the melodic metal world by storm. Their brand of signature metal is a combined effort of complicated guitar work, dark melodies, intense technical drumming and passionate energy. Their lyrics are filled with poetic imagery. This band surely matures with age as their music becomes more progressive each new release.

Rivera/Bomma - These guys have exploded on to the technical metal world with an extremely eclectic and passionate melodic metal debut release "Invisible Force", followed by their current superior, "I Am God" on the legendary Mausoleum Records. Their music combines elements of epic, power, prog and guitar hero styles. Strong powerful vocals mixed with technical guitar makes this band a must see for fans of Dio, Santana, Rainbow, Deep Purple, Narnia & Rob Rock. The live show is always a theatrical event. The legendary Steve Faust will be playing keyboards with them for this show.

Orphan Project - is a melodic prog rock band that has released a very much respected debut concept CD called "Orphan Found". The project is the story of a young man who grew up as an adopted child. As he becomes an adult, he begins to search for his roots, looking for answers. The answers come but not in the form that he expected. The band has often been said to contain musical elements of Kansas, Soundgarden and U2.

Ajalon- Their music has touched hearts in over 10 different countries around the world. With the initial launch from Rick Wakeman (YES) and Hope Records, Ajalon has released their second CD, timely titled On the Threshold of Eternity. The songs once again feature the grand scale composition merged with the delicate heart cry of the acoustic folk ballad. Front man and principle songwriter of Ajalon, Randy George, has worked with Neal Morse (Spock's Beard) as his live bass

Blissed - Their first CD was a mix of alternative metal with a very modern sound, giving lead to intense rhythmic breakdowns. This band's vocals are always strong, filled with harmonies, busting out occasionally with passionate screams. To say their live set is powerful is to be an understatement. We'd say they are one of the most passionate bands currently in music. Their new CD "Corrosive" will be on the streets very soon.

Trinity FSG - is a progressive power trio which hits the nail on the head with their sweet melodies and passionate lyrics. Having the ability to write a song with a great hook, their compositions are always memorable, but technical enough to grab those of you who seek fine skilled musicians.

Madmen and Dreamers - This group understands the meaning of fine art as they bring back the epic tradition of the rock opera. They often say they are "reviving the art of storytelling". Typically they will perform with actors/singers and full band. Their latest production is called 'Children of Children', which is a realistic and common story of a one family's separation, reconciliation and redemption. Unfortunately we just don't have enough time to present the full opera so they will perform pieces of it and maybe do some free style jamming. The group has been compared to Pink Floyd's "The Wall", "Jesus Christ Superstar", "Tommy" & "Godspell". Maybe next year we will treat you to this smorgasbord of fine talent.

Phoenix - is a hybrid solo artist taking elements of raprock, techno and hardcore to come up with a very unique sound. As this artist continues to mature his music gets more technical. He is highly entertaining with his emotional music and ability to get a crowd moving. Even the legendary John Berry of Jacob's Dream said, "His show was extremely entertaining, the first time I was able to enjoy a hiphop concert and totally get into it".

Axeom- A local group of high school students who can absolutely shred on their instruments. The group is comprised of music prodigies, playing a bred of hard rock that combines elements of guitar hero with an R&B, Jazz flavored groove. Think what would happen if G3 meet Living Colour. This is an up-in-coming group that needs to be heard.

Давеча ознакомился с древним дебютным альбомом Barclay James Harvest. Такой наивный хиппистский романтизм. Одна баллада чем-то МакКартни напомнила.

2 Горыныч:
Лично мне они не особенно нравятся. Под настроение послушать можно, но не более - тот же Супертрэмп, только более засахаренный...

А мне ранний Barclay James Harvest весьма по душе пришелся. Классный саунд! На мой взгляд, Supertramp - куда более сладкая музыка.

а что считается ранним BJH? по какой год? потому что Once Again (1971), Their First Album (1970) и And Other Short Stories (1971) нравятся. звук хорош, мелодии на уровне.

2One Day:
>звук хорош, мелодии на уровне.
...только все очень скучно и стандартно.

2karp
в общем, верно. не всем же продуцировать новые идеи, кому-то и стандартно неплохо играется. я бы помер, если бы большинство групп в начале семидесятых занимались тем, чем Faust и проч. а BJH - все-таки не самое плохое из мелодичного софт-арт-рока)

2One Day:
>а BJH - все-таки не самое плохое из мелодичного софт-арт-рока
Не знаю. Уж очень они "софт" :-)
Мне как-то ближе некоторые гораздо менее известные представители (как это называют) раннего британского арт-рока (или поздних его аналогов типа Fantasy). Они и "мелодизм" сохраняли и не были настолько однообразны и предсказуемы.
BJH одновременно (для меня) и слишком постные и слишком слащавые.

PS
Но не худшие - согласен. Просто, на мой вкус, рядом было очень много групп получше.

2One Day
> а что считается ранним BJH? по какой год? потому что Once Again (1971), Their First Album (1970) и And Other Short Stories (1971) нравятся. звук хорош, мелодии на уровне.

Наверное, у каждого меломана свои представления об этом. Лично я считаю, что саунд BJH стал меняться в худшую сторону где-то после альбома "Gone To Earth" (1977). Правда, после этого мне еще кое-что у них все равно нравилось, как например, альбом "Turn Of The Tide" (1981) или концертник "Berlin" (1982). Ну, а после "Victims Of Circumstance" (1984) слушать их стало совсем неинтересно.

karp:
с Fantasy бы даже сравнивать не стал. они, по-моему, еще более стандартны и однообразны - даже в рамках одного альбома (Paint A Picture) умудрились заняться самокопированием (к концу альбома я устаю неимоверно). еще для меня у них слишком много хард-роковой грязи, очень они шумны. хотя альбом, конечно, неплохой - мелодии есть и драйв. а софт я люблю. софт/арт/фолк-рок семидесятых - достойная музыка.
Simon:
да, у каждого свое представление. до 74 года я все купил, а дальше - послушав, решил больше не брать - из-за звука в том числе.

2One Day
Ну, а я купил все их виниловые альбомы, включая и "Victims Of Circumstance" (1984), а вот дальше, посчитал напрасной тратой денег. :)